Category: Food Porn

Got the chance to go to the annual Original Macam-Macam Ada Mega Buffet of Grand Margherita (Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia) to try out their Ramadan buffet. My first time eating here.

Huge buffet! Mega indeed! We were there quite late and couldn’t take much photos as all the food were already “damaged” by the diners hahaha… Too many people to take proper photos too. First step into the poolside area, I was trying to grasp for air, HOT and STUFFY! Goodness… Sweats were practically trickling down from my forehead and neck. The hot weather wasn’t helping. I really pity those who work there, how to work in such heat?

They are collaborating with many sponsors and chefs from other places too.

International and local cuisines. There’s Penang stalls serving Penang laksa, char kueh tiaw, lo bak, and har mee. Also have sushi.

Very true to its claims, macam-macam ada! All sort of things available. The buffet is just too big! Means, you have to walk a lot to get your food. Imagine a hawker centre except you are not served but you have to carry your own food. I spilled some of my Penang Laksa gravy along the way… Oppsss…

Left: Not just outside at the pool where you can get food but also in the restaurant itself. A lot of choices in and out, hard to choose what to eat.

Right: From the Penang stalls. I had the Penang laksa and lo bak. It’s so hot, the laksa was slightly spicy, made me even hotter *LOL*. Lo bak was good.

Left: Satay and some grilled vegetables. The former was great, very tender; the latter was not bad too especially the capsicum… I love capsicum.

Right: Sought after sushi… Poor chef working non-stop, one-man show too.

Left: They have pizza but I didn’t eat any of them, I gave it to my other dining partner. I was a bit stuffed.

Right: More sushi *LOL* However, I didn’t like the sushi, I rather have it in a Japanese restaurant. The quality wasn’t quite there. I guess it was because the chef had to prepare so much to feed so many people. Kind of pity the chef with no help.

Left: The craze of gula apong ice cream, they follow the trend too. Good quality ice cream but not much of the gula apong taste. Couldn’t find crushed peanut or almond flakes, it would be awesome to have them! It was so hot that the ice cream melted so fast!

Right: The dessert… We took this whole plate to share but we couldn’t finish them, just a bit of each. Too sweet -.-” Couldn’t taste much but sweetness only.

Overall experience, it was above average due to the heat and the buffet was too big and spread out. Food was as expected.

The buffet is still on until 16th July. Adult is RM100nett while children is RM50nett. For the price you are paying with such selections, it’s reasonable. Just be sure that you don’t mind the heat. For more information, call 082-532111.

Finally something food related which is up to date 😛

You know the fasting month has started, this means you will see many eateries introducing their Ramadan buffets. I thought I would be able to attend Pullman’s and Grand Margherita’s but due to unforeseen circumstances I had to skip. Too bad… Guess only Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (Jalan Tun Abang Hj Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak,) this time around.

This time, they are having their Ramadan feast at the ballroom located on the third floor instead of the Italian restaurant, Ristorante Beccari. Less live action stalls due to the location but food still tasted great!

Over 100 choices of food. It looks like not much choices based on the presentation and arrangement when you’re in the ballroom but in fact they have a lot to choose from if you look at them carefully. I forgot my camera, that’s why the photos are dull, had to resort to my phone’s camera then heavy editing with Photoshop.

Left: My favourite of all! Spit-roasted whole lamb, tender and juicy. I love it with the black pepper sauce. This is the best I tried. I heard that the lambs from other places are very dry. This is the best.

Right: Fruit rojak and Indian rojak. Not a fan of the Indian rojak. Generally, I don’t like eating rojak in hotels. Still prefer those outside.

Some of the main dishes such as beef rendang, lamb kurma, curry and so on. Great to go with fragrant rice.

Right: Rojak kangkong, prepare by the chef upon request at one the live cooking stalls. Rather spicy but it’s nice.

Left: Another of my favourite, satay!! Chicken and beef.

Right: Lok lok, you can opt for it to be cooked in water or deep fried.

There’s more food but I didn’t have much photos because I forgot my camera. Most photos turned out beyond the point of being able to salvage.

Another favourite of mine is the pizza, they have 3 different pizza choices everyday. Oh YUM! It’s not oven baked but wood oven baked! Must not miss this.

Don’t forget the bubur pedas too. It’s one of the best. My first time having it. Surprisingly delicious!

Oh! One more! The roti john is great!

Had a feast and fun night with the bloggers.

The buffet runs from 18th June to 16th July, priced at RM78nett for adult and children & senior citizens get to enjoy 50% off. Call now to make your reservation at 082-258000 ext 8061. Advisable to make your reservation to secure your seats. Number of diners are increasing lately to avoid disappointment.

I don’t like vegetarian food simply because it’s not as healthy as it claimed. All those artificial meats, artificial flavouring and colouring, and too much oil. They just turned me off.

Good thing Idealite is not like that.


Last Sunday was their opening ceremony.The founder, Tan Yong Jen, from Penang was there and managed to talk to him too. He’s a registered nutritionist and homeopath therapist, and a vegetarian himself. It is not easy to find wholesome vegetarian meal in Malaysia, hence he started this business. Kudos!

Started from operating from home then moved to Jalan Gottlied, Penang. Now, it’s in Kuching! They have 3 branches in Penang already.

Was quite surprised that wholesome food without meat can be this attractive and appetizing. This is how important food presentation is. I bet you’ve not seen such colourful food and these are all fresh and natural ingredients. No preservative, no colouring. You’ll be assured that you are getting all 8 essential nutrients in the food they served. The key ingredients are olive oil, brown sugar, himalaya salt, brown rice, pumpkin ramen, and organic oat milk.

Let’s see what they have to offer, couldn’t get the names of some of the food though.

Left: Tasting portion of pumpkin barley and fresh lemonade. Former is sweet but not too sweet while the latter is very sour but refreshing. I like both anyway.

Right: Lei cha! One of their signature dishes. Isn’t it beautifully presented? Will try this next time.

Left: Mediterranean Eryngii Burger, hope I got the name right ;p

Right: One of the spaghetti available, I think it’s likely to be Pumpkin Spice Spaghetti.

Left: Oh yummy yummy yummy! Hokkaido Vege Sushi, love this! Thumbs up from all of us. The vegetables are so crispy and fresh.

Right: Not sure what rice dish is this but it’s certainly using brown rice.

Left: Very colourful salad but I have no idea what it’s called. However, I’m sure just by ordering this is enough to fill your stomach to the brim for small and average eaters, great to share with 2 to 3 people.

Right: Let me guess… This should be red curry ramen.

Left: Hmm… Not sure what’s this. Can’t figure this out hehehe…

Right: Steamboat, so colourful and tempting. There’s three types to choose namely soy milk, tom yam, and nutritious steamboat. Soy milk sounds tempting, maybe should try this out too next time aside from the lei cha.

Price wise, it on the middle range (RM10 onwards for main dishes). A great option to eat out healthily. They have an extensive menu.

By the way, get 20% off on their Lei Cha from now until 25th May.

品味舒食 Idealite – Malaysia 1st Wholesome Dining Place
Address: Lot 2667, Block 10 KCLD, No. 206, Twin Tower Centre, Jalan Rock, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel: +6018-363 7977